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The Spokesman-Review Newspaper
Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Family calendar

Today

Toddler Play and Learn Storytime (Valley) - For ages 18 months-3. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Play and Learn Storytime - For ages 2-5. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m. Library locations include: Otis Orchards, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave. (509) 893-8390; Airway Heights, 1213 S. Lundstrom St. (509) 893-8250. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Baby Lapsit - Enjoy nursery rhymes, songs, and stories. For children up to 18 months. Library locations include: Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340; Deer Park, 208 S. Forest Ave. (509) 893-8300. 10:30 a.m. Moran Prairie, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Ongoing

Riverfront Park Ice Palace - Open through February. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays and nights, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and 7-10 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. Special events: Tuesdays: skating 7-8:30 p.m. is $2; Wednesdays: skating 7-8:30 p.m. is $1; Thursdays: $1 skating sponsored by The Inlander; skate rental extra; School’s Out, Tuesdays-Fridays from 2-5 p.m. for $4.50, includes skate rental. Riverfront Park Pavilion. Age 13 and older: $4.50/Tuesday-Thursday, $5.50/Friday-Sunday and holiday; Seniors/military with ID/youth ages 3-12/$3.50; skate rentals are $3.50 (not included with admission). Season passes are $44.99. (509) 625-6601.

Friday

“Annie” - Presented by CYT-Spokane. Shows at 7 p.m. The Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $11/adults, $10/children and seniors. (509) 487-6540.

Saturday

“Annie” - Presented by CYT-Spokane. Shows at 3 and 7 p.m. The Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. $11/adults, $10/children and seniors. Continues Sunday at 3 p.m. (509) 487-6540.

16th Annual Fall Folk Festival - Presented by the Spokane Folklore Society. Featuring multiple stages of traditional and ethnic dance and music, workshops, crafts for children and jamming. Traditional crafts and meals for purchase. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. along with a New England-style contra dance from 8-10 p.m. Magician Dick Frost performs 1:30-3:30 p.m. Spokane Community College Lair, 1810 N. Greene St. Free. (509) 624-5693.

Monday

Toddler Play and Learn Storytime (Valley) - For ages 18 months-3. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Tuesday

Preschool Play and Learn Storytime (Valley) - For ages 3-5. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m. Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley. Free. (509) 893-8400.

Play and Learn Storytime (Fairfield) - For ages 2-5. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. 10:30 a.m. Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St. Free. (509) 893-8320.

Family Story Evening - All ages are welcome. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas and bring their favorite blanket or stuffed toy. Library locations include: North Spokane, 44 E. Hawthorne Road (509) 893-8350; Spokane Valley, 12004 E. Main Ave. (509) 893-8400. 7 p.m. Free.

Play and Learn Storytime - For ages 2-5. Enjoy stories, songs and fingerplays that explore the concepts of math, science, art and literacy. Parents and caregivers are asked to join in for the entire 60 minutes. Library locations include: Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St. (509) 893-8330; Argonne, 4322 N. Argonne Road (509) 893-8260. 10:30 a.m. Free.